ICDC
International Camp Directors Course

The International Camp Directors Course (ICDC) has been developed as a professional development course for camp managers, directors and operators and other experienced outdoor professionals. The curriculum in Australia has been adapted to align with the local industry.

**International participants are welcome however, the course will be conducted in English and will not be interpreted.

Upcoming Courses

The next International Camp Directors Course will be held

• In the first half of 2026 - Tuesday 14th - Friday 17th April 2026.

• Location: Scouts ACT - Camp Cottermouth.

Register to Join ICDC 2026

• Book online here via Microsoft Forms.

• Download PDF Form here, complete and return to the event organiser via email.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ON UPCOMING COURSES, PLEASE CONTACT THE ACA OFFICE ON 03 9863 6822.

Course Goals:

• Goal One – To present the basics of camp management in 17 core areas of the organised body of knowledge and adapt it to various cultures and situations
• Goal Two – To expand a participant’s network of peers and to develop a community of professionals in a “camp-like” atmosphere
• Goal Three – To provide an introduction to self-directed learning and the participant’s role in their own professional development process.

COURSE CONTENTS:

• Vision and camp business sustainability
• Accommodation – fire systems and essential services
• Grounds management- arborists and grounds risk assessments
• Catering commercial kitchens standards – food handling and kitchen regulations
• Activities – Activity Standards (aquatic, ropes, cycle, ratios, qualifications, equipment, logging, reporting, checking, maintaining, briefing, debriefing, risk assessments, etc.)
• Work place agreements and HR requirements
• Buildings and asset standards
• Manage the ins and outs
• Look after the client
• Participant outcomes
• Plus more

Course contents are subjecto to change.